# NYC Underground **URL:** \ **Category:** New York\ **Created:** [November 5, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673 "2021-11-05T22:09:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![streetscaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/779978/32.png) [@streetscaper](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/streetscaper)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/342 "2026-06-03T22:20:18Z")
No way this pilot survives, this is horrible! ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/343 "2026-06-04T15:16:35Z")
The public safety ads are bad enough. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/344 "2026-06-18T15:02:18Z")
> **[Straphanger Nostalgia: NYC Transit Museum Hosts ‘Ode to the Orange Seats’](https://www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/06/17/subway-orange-seats-transit-museum/)** > > The New York Transit Museum’s “Ode to the Orange Seats” will eulogize the soon-to-be retired sunset-colored bucket subway seats of yore. ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/345 "2026-06-25T05:12:23Z")
> **[East River Tunnel Rehab Moves Closer to Service Restoration Following a Year...](https://amtraknewera.com/news/ert-rehab-moves-closer-to-service-restoration-following-a-year-of-progress/)** > > The ERT Rehab Project has entered its most critical phase as crews advance toward restoring service in the first tunnel tube (Line 2) later this summer. Line 2 of the ERT rehab project is almost done and scheduled to reopen in August. Immediately following that Line 1 will be closed and undergo a similar process, scheduled to reopen the following year in 2027. Things like this change the lives of millions of people every year and it’s crazy how easy it is once the idiots in charge just put their signature on a line. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/346 "2026-06-30T02:25:12Z")
> **[Smooth ride: MTA upgrades Rockaway Park shuttle trains with new railcars](https://www.amny.com/news/mta-upgrades-rockaway-park-shuttle-trains/)** > > The Rockaway Park shuttle trains in Queens have new rail cars outfitted with upgraded technology and safety features, the MTA said on Sunday.  just in time for 70th anniversary of subway service to the Rockaways [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/7/87aeeb99e452f79166d19c68832d80a52ec63c8d.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2sjiHpL)[Rockaway Park Shuttle R211](https://flic.kr/p/2sjiHpL) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/f/dff951c81c91a8943f73f53ebd27e7ed7c382094.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2sjiHqc)[Rockaway Park Shuttle R211](https://flic.kr/p/2sjiHqc) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/4/441d14d0a21f80729a8866aca741ecb51da01436.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2sjjMJJ)[Rockaway Park Shuttle R211](https://flic.kr/p/2sjjMJJ) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/f/0f32602031dd6c321815aed5e86518b520d0cf0d.jpeg "OpenBVE NYC Special: Celebrating The 70th Anniversary Of NYC Subway Rockaway Line !") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44G1b934hRg) ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/347 "2026-07-23T03:11:31Z")
The Borough Hall 4/5 station renovation has been completed. This work was a major structural renovation that restored and repaired critical elements following a roof collapse in 2018 while also making the station fully ADA-compliant and more resilient against flooding. > **[MTA wraps up $106M renovation of Borough Hall subway where ceiling collapsed...](https://gothamist.com/news/mta-wraps-up-106m-renovation-of-borough-hall-subway-where-ceiling-collpased-in-2018)** > > The station is one of the oldest in the system and MTA officials said it was long overdue for an overhaul. MTA Photo Album: [[Album] Borough Hall Station Now Accessible ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/4/74f6e130d07d0690129dc5c86b517f2d6afef87e.jpeg "Borough Hall Station Now Accessible") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/albums/72177720334799576) ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/348 "2026-07-23T15:09:53Z")
A very pretty station. ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/349 "2026-07-28T13:23:51Z")
> **[Major Park Avenue Viaduct construction project completed for Metro-North](https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/park-avenue-viaduct-construction-metro-north/)** > > Major structural replacement work on the MTA's Park Avenue Viaduct in Upper Manhattan has been completed, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/350 "2026-08-14T15:22:17Z")
> [@stache](#): > > A very pretty station. Here is another one: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/c/1/c1fa78e57be4b7696cd519e69618d633e9585c6f.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stQ7r6)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stQ7r6) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/d/0dab8c80c5877de9db6ce1be687fb21a7da5ba22.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stJiDm)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stJiDm) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/0/407738b63619d1a761c0c448d762db9bc44e6971.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stPS1X)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stPS1X) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/f/dfbd5206c0f6ceb8ecf664bb98ae5ece2a47c7e1.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stJiBY)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stJiBY) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/9/a9682bfece0ffb098c1a67640a913c0722ed655a.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stPeNz)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stPeNz) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/1/b1c6da1131976747c3e0891d9a6e66a40b8669cd.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stPeNu)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stPeNu) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/e/0eff60b2140efeb4c28c83891754936ab7ecec22.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stPeNj)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stPeNj) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/c/1/c1e3fddadb3839e0960ed2a57c5432a47f28dcc0.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stQ7pY)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stQ7pY) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/e/7ef0ea40a10105a45620d8f6db7899dcd3936736.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stPeMx)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stPeMx) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/4/a4496228044efe119d58c17d5bc82171403e8fd2.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stRhug)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stRhug) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/9/b9936f4cb247c419f8ddc9e0e8b8125bdaeec425.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2stPS1S)[Chambers St Station](https://flic.kr/p/2stPS1S) by [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/), on Flickr ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/351 "2026-08-14T15:56:38Z")
What does this have to do with B Hall station? ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/352 "2026-08-14T15:58:14Z")
because it’s near City Hall and will be spruced up and ideally will start to look like a nice metro station again > **[Crumbling historic Chambers St J and Z train station to finally get makeover...](https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/chambers-st-subway-station-makeover/)** > > The Chambers St J/Z subway station — one of the oldest and most notoriously dilapidated stations in the entire system — will finally get the overhaul it ---
**Author:** ![tjr101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tjr101/32/125010_2.png) [@tjr101](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/tjr101)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/353 "2026-08-14T16:47:26Z")
Chambers street station should’ve been the first place for renovations. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/354 "2026-08-15T01:56:51Z")
I don’t think the fact its by City Hall matters, because if that was the sole reason it’s _finally_ being spruced up, it’d be done ages ago. It’s about time it’s finally renovated. They need to do Bowery next. ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/355 "2026-08-15T14:46:01Z")
One thing that station has going for it is scale. It’s fantastic. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/356 "2026-08-20T03:22:43Z")
> **[Springs between NYC subway cars keep injuring transit workers](https://gothamist.com/news/springs-between-nyc-subway-cars-keep-injuring-transit-workers)** > > The metal coils are designed to keep people from falling between subway cars. But they're also a nuisance for MTA employees. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/357 "2026-08-27T16:06:56Z")
> **[Rail re-do: Three Lower Manhattan subway stations get spruced up for fall](https://www.amny.com/news/lower-manhattan-subway-stations-clean-up/)** > > The MTA said it completed rehabilitations at the Christopher St., Houston St. and Park Place subway stations in Lower Manhattan. ---
**Author:** ![baronson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/baronson/32/190290_2.png) [@baronson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/baronson)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/358 "2026-08-27T16:40:38Z")
The Flickr album this article is referencing: [[Album] MTA Completes Rehabilitations at Three Lower Manhattan Subway Stations ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/a/0a5342d162e1a56ebf7c0eb050cde2371e91a6e6.jpeg "MTA Completes Rehabilitations at Three Lower Manhattan Subway Stations") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/albums/72177720335298606/) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/359 "2026-09-18T22:41:15Z")
> **[MTA loses bid to eliminate mandatory staffing of subway token booths](https://gothamist.com/news/mta-loses-bid-to-eliminate-mandatory-staffing-of-subway-token-booths)** > > The MTA had sought to implement a policy of leaving token booths locked and unstaffed if the scheduled station agent called out sick or was on vacation. ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/360 "2026-09-19T14:05:41Z")
MTA proposes making stations inaccessible to humans in the interest of making transit easier to operate - ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673/361 "2026-09-23T03:18:05Z")
> **[MTA plans upgrade to aging, garbled subway announcement systems](https://gothamist.com/news/mta-plans-upgrade-to-aging-garbled-subway-announcement-systems)** > > The transit agency earmarked $800 million in its current construction plan to overhaul the public information systems. argle bargle [Previous page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/nyc-underground/20673.md?page=19)